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Ep 2: Laughing in the face of depression with comedian Jessica Holmes
On this episode Julie talks to Jessica Holmes, a Canadian comedian, actress and author who just released a new book called Depression the Comedy. It’s a very funny, honest and uplifting memoir that describes how Jessica eventually came to terms with, and learned to live alongside, clinical depression. Listen to this episode. Jessica is best […]
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Ep 1: Welcome to Mind of Her Own!
Stories are powerful and so are women’s voices. Mind of Her Own is a podcast that features inspiring conversations with women who are breaking down the stigma and busting through the shame of mental illness. Listen to this episode. In this debut episode host Julie Trites talks about the power of personal stories and the […]
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Surviving the holidays with your mental health intact
I don’t love Christmas. Yah, that’s right. I said it. To the die-hard Christmas fanatics, I know what you’re thinking. What’s not to like? The twinkling lights, the festive food, the spirit of giving, the magic of Santa, the awe and wonder reflected on every innocent child’s face – it’s the most wonderful time of the […]
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Me, Oprah and my experience with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
My oldest son is four. He loves books, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and asking questions – lots and lots of questions. If you make the mistake of not answering in a timely fashion (ie: within seconds) he repeats the question over and over again until he receives a response he deems satisfactory. His curiosity is insatiable. […]